IWV Water District Board candidates: Cordell responds to additional questions

Wednesday

Nov 2, 2016 at 12:01 AM

Jessica Weston City Editor Jessica_Weston9

As part of our “last look” at the candidates prior to the election next week, the Daily Independent distributed a questionnaire to candidates for the Indian Wells Water District Board. Leroy Corlett, Donald Cortichiato, Ron Kicinski, and William Manofsky responded to the survey in full. Their responses have been reported in previous editions of the DI. Chuck Cordell returned our questionnaire, but accidentally skipped two questions. Here, then, are those two questions and his replies. (Note: responses are unedited.)

Should all entities be part of the sitting board? What is the appropriate role of mutual water companies in the groundwater authority and in formulating the Groundwater Sustainability Plan?

I have felt from the beginning that the two major mutual water users should be on the sitting board, as they have lawyers and financial resources. I do feel strongly that they would have meaningful dialect and they can express their views. I do feel the people that represent us are quite capable and have our best interests on their mind. I am also glad and grateful that the county has funded the start up money.

Do you expect legal actions to slow down the plan?

I do not foresee any lawsuit as far as our GSA is forming. Again we need to involve our entire community, but I do understand that the meeting would be continuous and a never-ending problem. We should also have a representative from the private well owners and the mutual water users. That would definitely help to ease the formation of the ground water authority.

Candidates Michael James Mower and Christopher Moore had not responded to the Daily Independent as of press time. We will print their answers in an upcoming edition if we receive them in time.

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